Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.
In November on Black Friday the price will be even lower when they have their annual sale.
The last time we were in Sanford, we went exploring and was shocked how big it is and what they have to offer. Before thought it Auto Train was the big deal in town and nothing more to offer. Lots of shopping and places to eat.
I have never seen any food trucks at Lorton Station. As stated above the gift shop has snacks, but very expensive.
We always go to the plaza across the road and pickup dinner at the Amazon Store before we go into the station.
You can get sandwiches, snacks, pop and they have a small buffet...
Auto train flash sale $35.00 for coach seating, details below
This offer ends February 8 - don't miss your chance to save big on Auto Train fares.
*Plus the cost of your vehicle
Key promotional details:
For sale: January 30 – February 8, 2024
For travel:
Northbound: February 1 – March 14...
Annual Black Friday Auto Train Sale has started today.
Coach seating $39.00 per person instead of $95.00
There are some blackout dates, but I am going January 25th southbound and got a $56.00 credit for my trip.
There has not been dinner in the coach seating for quite a while now. It was removed years before covid, cost savings. We always stop and get sandwiches to bring on the train.
The lower level seating is mainly for passengers in wheel chairs and I would not want to deprive one of them a seat by reserving a lower level coach seat.
The coach attendant greets you when you get on the train and you never see them in the coach until it is time to depart. They work in the dining car or bar or other duties.